SMART is next generation missile-based lightweight torpedo delivery system,
designed and developed by DRDO to enhance the anti-submarine warfare
capability of the Indian Navy far beyond the conventional range of lightweight
torpedo
Balasore: In a significant milestone for India’s defence capabilities,
the country successfully conducted a flight test of the Supersonic
Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
Island, situated off the coast of Odisha on Wednesday. The test, conducted
around 8:30 am, involved the launch of the SMART system from a ground mobile
launcher.
The test validated several state-of-the-art mechanisms integral to the SMART
system, including symmetric separation, ejection, and velocity control. These
mechanisms are crucial for ensuring the precise and effective deployment of
torpedoes in anti-submarine warfare scenarios.
The SMART system represents a leap forward in India’s defence technology and
capabilities. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation
(DRDO), it is designed to enhance the Indian Navy’s anti-submarine warfare
capability significantly.
Unlike conventional lightweight torpedoes, the SMART system boasts an extended
range and utilizes missile-based delivery, providing the Indian Navy with
enhanced operational flexibility and effectiveness in combating underwater
threats.
With this successful test, India reaffirms its commitment to advancing indigenous defence technologies and strengthening its defence infrastructure. The SMART system’s development and deployment mark a significant step forward in India’s efforts to bolster its maritime security and protect its strategic interests in the region.
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